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Employment Specialist

Boone County Family Resources, Columbia, MO, United States


Overview Boone County Family Resources is a rapidly growing community-based agency committed to supporting Boone County residents with developmental disabilities and their families to THRIVE in our community, CONNECT with others and ACHIEVE their personal goals.

Position Information Boone County Family Resources is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of

Employment Support Professional

in our Life and Work Connections Department. The Employment Support Professional position is dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find competitive jobs. The Employment Support Professional networks with community businesses, help individuals set and pursue career goals, and documents progress using a web-based data management system. Good communication skills are essential to this position, as the Employment Support Professional has frequent interaction with individuals served, family members, case managers, employers, and other team members. This is a rewarding position for someone driven to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive, connect and achieve in their community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and preferred experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ability to obtain a Class E Chauffeurs license

Access to a licensed and insured vehicle

Demonstrate responsibility and maturity with excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to pass applicable background checks and a pre-employment drug screening

Not sure if you qualify? Apply and let’s review!

Schedule 40 hrs. per week

Benefits

Health & Wellness:

Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Well-being:

Competitive Compensation

Up to 5% increase after successful completion of the introductory period

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans

College savings through MOST Missouri’s 529 Education Plan

Paid Time Off:

Date of Hire to 4 years = 2 weeks vacation

5-9 years = 3 weeks vacation

10-14 years = 4 weeks vacation

15-19 = 4.5 weeks of vacation

20 or more years = 5 weeks of vacation

Sick time accrued per pay period with no annual cap

Annual Personal and Wellness Days

11 annual paid Holidays

Other:

Employment with Boone County Family Resources qualifies for some student loan forgiveness programs

Boone County Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating an inclusive working environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $21.00 per hour. Eligible for merit-based raises at 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter.

To view our DEI Statement, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: www.bcfr.org/about/dei-mission-statement/

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Human Resources Manager or Director of Compliance at 573-874-1995.

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